"Allegheny County Voters Decide on Council Pay Structure and Executive Race"

Voters in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, will decide whether county council members should receive a salary or a stipend. Currently, council members earn a stipend based on meetings attended, but a referendum question on the ballot proposes changing it to a salary with one pay raise every five years. Supporters argue that this change would provide regular pay and reflect the full-time responsibilities of the part-time job. However, opponents express concerns that it may incentivize council members to skip meetings while still receiving their salary.